by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Baruch ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Baruch was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Baruch College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Baruch go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,598 a year. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Baruch, journalism students borrow a median amount of $13,717 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Baruch College.
The journalism program at Baruch awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baruch College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 64 |
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